The Team

The core team of the Durdans Stables consists of Nicky Phipps, Theresa Vannucci, Michael Burgess and Klarna King, along with a full quota of students and part timers always wanting to help out.

Nicky Phipps

Livery Manager

Nikki has 20 years experience working in livery yards as well as a year in Portugal as a classical Dressage Groom. She previously ran Headley Park Farm for 4 years before coming to The Durdans where she has been the last two years before she has taken over as yard manager

Klarna King

New staff information to follow shortly.

Michael Burgess

Michael is a key member of the Durdans staff. He creates impeccably precision levelled beds for the horses and is a tidy and caring man. He loves to ride whether it be out on the downs or jumping in the school. His soft quiet approach to horsemanship goes down very well with our 4 legged friends. His spare time is spent looking after and competing his horse Rosie.

Theresa Vannucci

After studying at Merrist Wood College and gaining her instructor qualifications Teresa has 15 years experience working for a couple of big livery yards as well as cranboure farm dressage yard in kent for a year. She is an integral part of the team and is a hard and Conscientious worker